World Surf League Pro Johanne Defay Surfing Essentials

Johanne Defay is as robust as they arrive on the earth of browsing. Since qualifying for the World Surf League tour in 2014 — and except for an injury-impacted 2023 — the French native has completed within the prime 10 yearly. Simply final month, Defay continued making waves for European surfers by successful bronze in Tahiti through the Olympic Video games.

With the brand new jewellery safely secured and nonetheless on an Olympic excessive, Johanne Defay unpacked his bag for M + F and took us by means of a few of her most important coaching belongings. From Zogs intercourse wax (get your thoughts out of the shallows), French-brand snacks, to her GoPro, her bag is full of the whole lot essential to keep away from wiping out.

O’NEILL Ladies’s Wetsuit/Bikini

So, to begin with, I’ve a bikini and wetsuit from my main sponsor, O’Neill. That is tremendous necessary as with out these, I can’t surf or get within the water.

Futures AM1 Techflex Thruster

I’ve fins to go to the underside of the board. These will be taken out of the board to journey and to alter to totally different templates. With out these the board won’t flip so these are tremendous necessary.

Purchase Futures AM1 Techflex Thruster: $135 at Futuresfins

Helmet

The helmet is a brand new factor that I’ve solely began utilizing when competing or coaching not too long ago. I’m getting used to it as it’s a new prototype, however it can be crucial when browsing waves like right here in Fiji or in Tahiti for the Olympics. It retains us secure but additionally provides us confidence to push ourselves. It appears to be working and going rather well.

Shiseido Skilled Solar Protector Lotion/Zinc Sunscreen

I’ve sunscreen and two sorts of zinc. It retains my pores and skin secure so I can surf for longer. I received this from Shiseido who’s a WSL associate and my good friend Jake gave me the zinc.

Zogs Intercourse Wax

That is actually necessary as a result of, with out wax in your board, it’s very slippery.

Purchase Mr. Zogs Intercourse Wax: $2 at Northern Gentle Surf Store

Baouw Additional Power Bar Banana Pecan Nuts Taste
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Natural Pure Gel- Peach and Matcha Tea

This can be a French fave of Johanne Defay. “I’ve these little snack packs, that are a French model. It’s all natural and attractive because it’s made in France, so I’m actually pleased with this,” she says.

Purchase it at baouw-organic-nutrition.com.

Yeti 750 ML/25 oz Water Bottle

I am going in all places with a water bottle. It’s so necessary to remain hydrated, particularly in a number of the tropical areas we journey to.

Purchase Yeti 750 ML / 25 oz Water Bottle: $25 at Yeti

O’Neill Tucker Trucker Hat and Smith On a regular basis Lineup Sun shades

“I want these on land once I’m making ready for my warmth and within the solar watching the ocean. We’re all the time outdoors within the parts so numerous these things is for solar safety.”

Purchase Smith On a regular basis Sun shades Lineup: $155 – $205 at SMITH

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

“My telephone is necessary to me for staying linked once I’m touring the world however I additionally principally use it for taking photographs. And that’s the similar as my GoPro. I can use that to doc browsing and time within the ocean.”

Purchase Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: $1099.99 at Samsung

Go Professional Media Mod

 Purchase GoPro Media Mod: $79.99 at GoPro

Dakine Journey Pockets

 Purchase Dakine Journey Pockets: $34 at Dakine

Dakine Cyclone Moist/Dry Rolltop Pack 34L

 Purchase Dakine Cyclone Moist/Dry Rolltop Pack: $175 at Dakine

 Observe Johanne on Instagram @johannedefay